Need help with Brake Upgrade!

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Dec 30, 2006 | 06:46 AM

PeterFeix

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From: Viersen, Germany

Car: Trans AM GTA 1989

Engine: 383 HSR AFR195 JRC Cam280/286

Transmission: T56 Conversion

Axle/Gears: 3.27 9bolt

Need help with Brake Upgrade!

Hi!
I have some serious problems with my brake system.
First of all:
1988 T/A 5.7 Disc+Drum Setup
Front Discs: Raybestos PG+
Pads: Raybestos Brutestop
Drums: Raybestos ( ?? )

I changed my brake fluid some weeks ago, new brake lines, new drums with pads + cylinders.
Front Brakes are about 1 year old.

The brake performance is sooo bad, the brakes/wheels block almost immediately.

So I want to upgrade my brakes to better ones.
At summit i've seen those stainless steel front disc upgrade kits [ SSB-A2350003 ]. Worthless? Good deal??
Or should I go with PowerStop crossdrilled rotos & hawk pads?

Hope you can help me, my german F-Body buddies couldn't!

(most of them use raybestos or original replacement stuff)

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Dec 30, 2006 | 08:26 AM

ringo234

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From: So Cal

Car: 89 IROC Z28

Engine: 357 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.42 Posi

For a little more than those calipers check this out. If you've at least 16" rims that is.

Big Brake Upgrade Kit:
http://www.metzcon.com/bigbrake/

I just ordered a Premium Kit and I'm just waiting to have them delivered.